COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Gewurztraminer
PRODUCER
Ktima Avantis
REGION
Evia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lenga is a signature off-dry white wine produced by Ktima Avantis, a pioneering estate in Evia, Greece, founded by the Mountrichas family. Named in honor of winemaker Apostolos Mountrichas's wife, Lenga (Eleni), this wine showcases the successful adaptation of the aromatic Gewürztraminer grape to the warm microclimate of the Lilantio plain. The estate is highly regarded for reviving the ancient viticultural heritage of Evia, combining modern winemaking techniques with a deep respect for the local terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is named after Lenga (Eleni) Mountrichas, the winemaker's wife and co-owner of the estate.
Fact 02
Gewürztraminer is highly unusual for central Greece, but thrives here due to cooling sea breezes.
Fact 03
Ktima Avantis was founded in 1994 and has been instrumental in putting Evia back on the global wine map.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested at optimal aromatic ripeness and undergo cold maceration (skin contact) to extract the maximum primary aromatics from the skins. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to preserve the delicate floral and fruit esters. The fermentation is stopped by chilling the must before all sugars are converted to alcohol, naturally retaining the residual sugar that defines its off-dry style.
